Citrusvil is a leading Argentine lemon processing company, founded in the 1970s in Tucumán by Vicente Lucci, and today recognised as a global leader in Lemon production and by‑products. From its origins as a lemon grower, the company has developed a fully vertically integrated model, covering every stage from nursery and orchard management through industrial processing and export. ​

Citrusvil stands for reliability, excellence, integrity and long‑term partnership, supplying the beverage, flavour and fragrance industries worldwide with high‑quality lemon derivatives that meet the most demanding international standards. With manufacturing facilities in Tucumán and offices in Buenos Aires, the company combines agricultural expertise with industrial innovation to deliver consistent, premium citrus solutions.​

Sustainability is central to Citrusvil’s identity and long‑term strategy. The company is firmly committed to balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship and social development, aligning its sustainability framework with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal. Citrusvil’s Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approval, including a commitment to achieving net‑zero emissions by 2050, positions it as a global leader in citrus decarbonisation. Operating a zero‑effluent, circular production model, Citrusvil was the first citrus processor worldwide to produce biogas from liquid effluent, while also prioritising water stewardship, biodiversity protection and sustainable sourcing — with 97.2% of juice reported as sustainable in 2025 and a target of 100% by 2030. ​

Its core product range includes lemon juices (NFC, cloudy, clear and comminuted), lemon oils and essences, dehydrated lemon peel, citrus fibre, flavonoids and pulp cells, making Citrusvil a trusted partner for high‑performance citrus ingredients produced with responsibility and impact.​

Citrusvil Ingredients

Lemon Pulp with Peel

Lemon

Lemon NFC JuiceLemon Juice ConcentrateLemon Oil

FAQs

What accreditations do Citrusvil hold?

BRC (AA+), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GlobalGAP, GlobalGAP GRASP, FSA-SAI, Kosher, Halal

What categories are Citrusvil strongest in?

Ensuring high-quality standards across our full range of lemon products:

Frozen Concentrated Clear and Cloudy Lemon Juice; NFC, Lemon Pulp Cells, Dehydrated Lemon Peel among other lemon by products.

What sustainability credentials do Citrusvil hold/aspire to?

  • Citrusvil’s net-zero emissions target by 2050 has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • Achieved zero effluent production system & achieving almost 100% sustainable sourcing of juices, puree & concentrates.
  • Move forward the transition climatic plan to fulfill the climate goals of medium and long term validated by SBTi.
  • To maintain zero effluent production system.
  • Achieve 100% sustainable sourcing of juices, puree & concentrates aligned with SJC (Sustainable Juice Covenant).

What are Citrusvil proud of?

Leader in Lemon production in Argentina & having a fully integrated operation allowing control of every stage of the Lemon life (from nursery to export).